What a vibrant and busy week we’ve had in class. The children have thrown themselves into every lesson with enthusiasm, curiosity, and plenty of creativity.
✍️ English – Stepping Through the Portal
This week we began writing the first half of our portal stories. The children chose between icy doors and glimmering arches, each one transporting their sibling characters into either a wonderous world of snow or a scorched, humid rainforest.
Their imaginations have been incredible—next week we’ll discover what intriguing creatures they meet on the other side.
➗ Maths – Fractions, Fractions Everywhere
We’ve been mastering how to compare and order fractions with different denominators, putting our knowledge of equivalent fractions to excellent use. A huge thank you for your continued support with times tables at home. The progress is clear—please do keep going with it.
🌍 Geography – Voices of Australia
In geography, we learned that Aboriginal peoples lived in Australia long before Captain James Cook arrived. The class were saddened to discover how colonisation brought disease and violence that caused a devastating decline in the Aboriginal population. Their empathy and thoughtful discussions were truly impressive.
📚 History – The Atlantic Passage
Mrs E led a powerful and inspiring lesson on the journey enslaved Africans were forced to endure across the Atlantic. The children were shocked by the torrid conditions and showed great maturity in their reflections.
🚌 Trip Day – Cambridge Wonders!
The highlight of our week was undoubtedly our school trip to Cambridge. We wandered through the secret alleyways, marvelling at the stunning architecture and wide-open spaces. A surprise stop at a fudge shop delighted everyone—especially when we were treated to a sneaky sample! Lunch at the infamous Lammas Land gave us time to relax and play before we hopped back on the bus to the Science Centre. There, we took part in a fun-packed workshop exploring how evolution affects different creatures. A special shout‑out to Caiden G, whose creature proved the most resilient—surviving forest fires, blood‑sucking midges, and food shortages to produce 11 babies in four years!
